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National Gaming Day at your Library
CHICAGO - Each year, families from coast to coast visit their local libraries to take part in the American Library Association's (ALA) National Gaming Day @ your library. On Nov. 13, more than 1,800 libraries will showcase family friendly gaming events that demonstrate the social and recreational value of board and video games.
The ALA anticipates that more than 31,000 people will participate in National Gaming Day 2010. Libraries in every state in the U.S. and in Argentina, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Pakistan and Puerto Rico will participate in a variety of gaming activities including two national video game tournaments. Players of all ages and experience levels will play Rock Band or Super Smash Bros. Brawl and will track their rankings via national leaderboards.
"National Gaming Day provides an opportunity for libraries to continue their role as the heart of the community by bringing a variety of library patrons together through gaming," said ALA President Roberta Stevens. "Libraries offer more than just books, and gaming is an example of how libraries provide social and cultural programs that encourage interaction."
Through a generous donation from North Star Games, 1,500 participating libraries received a free copy Wits & Wagers Family, specifically for play during National Gaming Day.
“National Gaming Day is a one-of-a-kind event that brings thousands and thousands of people together in play, which is why North Star Games is proud to participate for the second straight year,” said Dominic Crapuchettes, co-founder of North Star Games. “Board games represent one of many experiences where learning can also be entertaining.”
National Gaming Day @ your library is an annual initiative sponsored by the American Library Association, and celebrates the popularity, as well as the recreational and educational value of board, card and video games.
To find gaming events in your community or for more information on National Gaming Day @ your library please visit http://ilovelibraries.org/gaming/
About the ALA
The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 63,000 members. Its mission is to promote the highest quality library and information services and public access to information. For more information on the American Library Association please visit www.ala.org.
About National Gaming Day’s Sponsors
Dominic Crapuchettes and Satish Pillalamarri founded North Star Games in 2004. Their goal is to inspire creativity and laughter through games that engage and enrich the mind. They pride themselves on bringing innovation and fresh game ideas to the family and party game market.